Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Until recently, Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners was mainly a foodservice consulting company for schools and other large institutions, and we catered food to preschools on the side. Historically, we have trained cafeteria staff to cook food from scratch while also reducing food and labor waste.

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Waste Food Compost Food Supply 474

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

Their desire to shop local has extended to farmers markets and the food industry. They are aware that some parts of the food industry have unsavory processes and practices; consumers like knowing what’s in their food and where it is coming from. Transportation alone accounts for nearly 20 percent of food-system emissions.

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Food Supply Seasonal Menu Compost Sustainability 442

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2021

Research from the University of Arizona shows that fast-food restaurants waste 9.55 Considering that the cost of food is the second-largest expense in the restaurant industry, these numbers translate to hundreds of dollars in wasted revenue each day. This way, you can go back and work on the supply and demand metrics.

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Waste Management Management Recycling 508

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

The food was, of course excellent, but more importantly reflective of the region and its history and the experiences of the chef. The dish machine was likely an under counter unit and there was no need for a walk-in cooler since supplies were purchased every day; a reach-in or two would suffice. Good friends, good food, good times.”.

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Seating Front of House Back of House Cash Management 462

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

B Corp Restaurants As of early 2024, almost 150 restaurants around the world have achieved the certification, from fine-dining independents to fast-casual chains, with hotels, breweries and food delivery companies also dotting the list. Green Restaurant and Slow Food were others we considered. Is It Worth It?

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Cheetah

JANUARY 30, 2022

Disposable restaurant supplies are part of critical inventory used by every restaurant, food-truck and caterer on a daily basis. They include everything from back-of-house supplies like gloves and containers, to customer-facing single use-items like takeout packaging, utensils, napkins, and straws. Restaurant Supplies.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 30, 2022

Disposable restaurant supplies are part of critical inventory used by every restaurant, food-truck and caterer on a daily basis. They include everything from back-of-house supplies like gloves and containers, to customer-facing single use-items like takeout packaging, utensils, napkins, and straws. Restaurant Supplies.

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Supplies Food Supply Compost Back of House 148

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

and offer an eco-friendly approach that doesn’t deplete the supply chain. Patronize restaurants that engage in sustainable food purchasing, whether that is vegetables, fish or meat. It’s not just food, but also the supply chain. Amy Brandwein, Chef Owner, Centrolina & Piccolina, Washington D.C.

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Sustainability Waste Food Supply Recycling 450

EATER

JANUARY 14, 2021

Lean, nutritious, and climate friendly, rabbit can offer an escape from the industrial meat supply chain “Have you ever taken legs off a chicken? I made a stock from the bones, then blitzed the meat with some of that stock in a food processor. Xavier Medina explains , our meat choices rely on categorical thinking: Pets cannot be food.

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Food Supply Compost Supplies Take-out 313

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Catering supplies have evolved with these trends, and items such as biodegradable and reusable packaging have been introduced. With more people waking up to the climate emergency, customers are demanding eco-friendly catering supplies. Cheap and easy solutions are no longer enough. Dietary Inclusive Changes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The bottom line: clarity around sustainability, food preparation and safety is essential. While it’s no easy task, the tools needed to create clean environments for preparing and serving food and making smart decisions on resource management exist. Understand Your Supply. Wasting less food results in less wasted water.

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Management Management Waste Sustainability 297

EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images According to a new study, grocery stores could keep more food out of landfills, increase profits, and pad customers’ pockets by adopting a practice widely used by airlines, hotels, and other industries This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Picture yourself grocery shopping. A recent study from U.C.

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Waste Pricing Airlines Food 343

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

In their Q3 2019 Food Sector Retail Index, Placer.ai, the world’s most advanced foot traffic analytics platform, looks at ten of the biggest QSR brands to see who came out on top this quarter. Overwhelmingly, the quality of food is the main factor in determining why consumers pick a particular restaurant when dining out (46 percent).

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2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 322

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

” Traditionally, to enable delivery most sellers list their menu on food delivery platforms because the restaurant doesn’t have their own couriers. Customers use their mobile device to view menus, order courses, and have food delivered directly to their table.

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Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table. Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 1, 2022

One of these alternatives is compostable coffee capsules. But even then, biodegradable capsules eventually become microplastics, which have been found in air, waterways, food, and even human blood. What are compostable capsules? There are two certification categories for compostable pods: industrial and home-compatible.

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Compost Marketing Recycling Certification 137

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Tastewise, an AI-powered food intelligence solution, launched in the UK. With real-time data into consumer behavior data, the solution offers immediate, location-specific food and beverage insights into an industry that is changing faster than ever before. ” Tastewise Data. social interactions, and 1.2M online recipes.

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Serving White Paper Food Recycling 517

EATER

MAY 5, 2021

This is Eater Voices , where chefs, restaurateurs, writers, and industry insiders share their perspectives about the food world, tackling a range of topics through the lens of personal experience. It’s in the dining room where servers answer questions about the food and ask how your kids are doing. And there’s no going back now.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

As restaurants around the country look towards reopening, Edward Lee and Lindsey Ofcacek, director of The LEE Initiative are committed to helping reset the supply chains for farmers and restaurant operators who are committed to sustainable food. ” US Foods Donates More Than $10 Million. U S Foods Holding Corp.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now began as a food truck in 2009 and was founded by husband and wife duo, Akash and Rana Kapoor, and supported by co-founder and Senior VP of Operations, Amir Hosseini. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide. " Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion.

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Lavu

APRIL 13, 2020

Donate Food Waste to Local Charities. Since events are canceling and dining halls are closed, many restaurant owners are seeing an influx of food waste and looking for ways to avoid throwing the food in the trash. You can also look into compostable packaging options and inform customers their takeout packaging can be composted.

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Waste Compost Point of Sale Food Order 148

Cheetah

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Use of to-go food containers surged during the pandemic’s delivery boom. Even those marked BPA free leach hormones when in contact with food or subjected to changes in temperature. Polystyrene foam, commonly used in clamshell food packaging, is one of the worst. Everyone Wants Eco To-Go Food Containers.

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Sustainability Compost Recycling Loyalty Program 148

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. The economic model makes more sense than traditional brick and mortar so many food businesses are moving in this direction. FAT Brands Chairman and CEO Andy Wiederhorn.

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2020 Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods Point of Sale 345

7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

Components of a restaurant’s financial report The food and beverage sales report, prime costs report, inventory report, profit and loss (P&L) statement, and cash flow statement are all critical components of a restaurant's financial management. This way, you maintain your restaurant’s reputation for quality food.

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2024 Cash Management Inventory Waste 221

Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

At every level of the coffee supply chain, sustainability is a pressing issue. We also use compostable and recyclable items, so our landfill bin is only a quarter-full every two weeks.”. Moreover, 37% of people were interested in food products made using upcycled ingredients.

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Waste Compost Recycling Sustainability 152

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

He began his life-long career in the hospitality business at the food service division of Stouffer in Newark, N.J., and joined the Marriott Corporation in 1965 to help launch its fast-food division, beginning with Hot Shoppes Jr., It’s fun to be able to offer the city food from such a great brand through our Kitchen Center.”

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Allergens Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Customer Service 364

Cheetah

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Pinching pennies might have worked pre-Covid, but to survive today’s increased wages and higher food costs restaurants will have to find new ways to increase profits. Taking advantage of the growing trend of reducing food waste is a great way to achieve both. The Food Waste Pandemic. Covid-19 Boosts Food Waste Reduction Trend.

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Waste Compost Food Social Media 148

Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Leading up to this, its pivotal that operators navigate global supply chain disruptions to continue enticing potential diners with a killer offering. With the very food and beverages your restaurant relies upon to operate no longer assured, knowing who to trust and what to expect over the coming months becomes essential. Heart Care.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 21, 2022

There are a number of sustainability issues across the entire coffee supply chain , but none have quite received the same level of attention as single-use cups. As more and more countries implement bans on single-use cups and plastics , we’ve seen the number of biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable alternatives increase.

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Waste Recycling Compost Café 141

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

He started his career with Hardee’s Food Systems in 1983 ending in the position of District Manager. Paul Soulliere began his career with Hardee's Food Systems in 1978 and worked his way up as Crew Supervisor, Assistant Manager, and Restaurant Manager. Bill is a 1982 graduate of Michigan State University.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Market Cafe Powered by FOODWORKS is both a cost-effective, contact-free dining option, while simultaneously helping local restaurants and food artisans who were affected by COVID-19 get back on their feet and provide them with a way to restart their services. US Foods Holding Corp. On Point With Off-Premise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

MIXT has teamed up with Impossible Foods to provide fans an exclusive, complimentary tasting of MIXT's IMPOSSIBLE™ Meatballs in a fresh basil marinara. " Pizza Hut partnered with Zume, a company pioneering the shift to a more sustainable future of food, to design a way to put a round pizza in a round box. ."

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The Trends to Watch in 2022 & Beyond The changing face of Food & Hospitality. Whilst some food and hospitality businesses chose to pivot their businesses early, out of necessity, others have elected to respond to changes in consumer preferences and are quickly reshaping the food and hospitality landscape in front of our eyes.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

As we end 2021 and consider the vast increase in takeout, comfort food, and overconsumption of alcohol that took place during the throws of the pandemic, many of us are resolved to doing better in 2022. Fortunately, there are a lot of great options when it comes to recyclable and compostable takeout containers and paper products.

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2022 Compost Recycling White Paper 147

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Ono Food Co, DoorDash, Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice, Rouxbe, Presto, Burger King and Uber Eats, Pared, Tork, Restaurant Technologies, Willie Degel, Bolay, Ritual, Preoday and TISSL, AdTheorent and Voodoo Doughnut. Ono Food Co. Ono Blend Founders Daniel Fukuba and Stephen Klein.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 10, 2022

However, alongside the health benefits of consuming coffee itself, some of the byproducts in the supply chain actually have nutraceutical properties. The concept of using food as a form of medicine has been prevalent in many cultures for centuries. Nowadays, when managing pulp, most producers create compost,” he tells me.

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